June 2nd...mind mapping your goals!

So I'm sitting here looking out the kitchen window thinking about what I want to accomplish for the month of July...if you know me well, I'm a VERY goal oriented person.  This is how I roll, plain and simple.  Most days I have a million ideas swirling through my head, once in a while I pull one down, chew on it for a bit, and either put it back or put pen to paper and figure out how I'm going to get to the end result...the goal.  I'm a big fan of mind mapping. Put your goal in the center of the page with a circle around it, then start writing down all the ways you need to get to that goal.  Be specific.  Include all your obstacles and a list of how you will get around these.  Basically, your connecting the dots to your goal.  Once you see it layed out in front of you, it doesn't seem that overwhelming anymore.  You have just made, a step by step plan for your success.  In doing this, you are more likely to stick with it and achieve YOUR goal.  

If you had goals in the past that you didn't quite finish, take a moment and ask your self WHY you didn't finish these goals.  I say this, so that you can understand what truly motivates you. Some goals are other peoples ideas, therefore, you are not truly invested in it. In order for you to be successful at achieving YOUR goal, you have to want it deep down side.  You have to be willing to give up whatever it takes to get there and be willing to say no when others what to hear a yes.  Every once in a while, we have to put ourselves first and those around us that believe in us will support this.  Others, who cannot believe in themselves, will not be able to believe in you.  So draw out your path and set your mind, because when you put out positive energy, you get back MORE positive energy...so let your inner light shine bright!